Welcome to the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Our faculty's vision is to produce outstanding graduates capable of using Family and Consumer Sciences knowledge and skills to address societal issues to promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. (400 N Columbus Street, Suite 202, Alexandria, VA 22314, telephone 703-706-4600)
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at the University of Tennessee is currently granted Accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995, 312/ 899-5400, www.eatrightpro.org/acend.
The Dietetic Internship Program at the University of Tennessee is currently granted Accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995, 312/ 899-5400, www.eatrightpro.org/acend.
Facilities for teaching and other activities of the academic program include modern classrooms, laboratories, and demonstration areas, most located in Gooch Hall. Laboratories are equipped with modern equipment, large work centers, and portable demonstration units to facilitate effective learning.
The Margaret Perry Children’s Center provides services for the enrichment of children, allows for the observation of young children, and provides practical experience for students working with children.